Gilbert is a vibrant community of about 250,000 with a small-town feel that overflows with charm and beckons you to explore, explore, explore!
It's foundation is based in its agricultural roots that create a rich and local food scene. Refreshing emphasis is given to family-friendly experiences like bike riding the many trails, enjoying over 600 acres of beautiful open spaces and romping with 4-legged friends, or playing at one of the great entertainment complexes https://www.discovergilbert.com/familyfun/.
The vibrant nightlife invites you to enjoy live music and sip Arizona wine or craft beer. Gilbert was once the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World". Today it is known as “Phoenix’s Coolest Suburb,” and a “top 5 foodie neighborhood in metro Phoenix”.
Gilbert is among the top-ranked places in the country to call home according to Money's 2020-21 Best Places to Live rankings. Gilbert landed at No. 46 on the list after an analysis of more than 1,800 U.S. cities and towns
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Gilbert is a town in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, located southeast of Phoenix within the city's metropolitan area. Incorporated on July 6, 1920, Gilbert was once known as the "Hay Shipping Capital of the World". It is the fifth-largest municipality in Arizona, and the fourth-largest in the Phoenix metro area. It covers an area of nearly 69 square miles.
Gilbert has made a rapid transformation from an agriculture-based community to an economically diverse suburban center located in the southeastern valley of the Greater Phoenix area. It has grown at an extremely high rate over the last three decades, increasing in population from 5,717 in 1980 to 267,918 as of the 2020 census.
The town grew at an average annual rate of nearly 13% during this 30-year period. It is the largest incorporated town in the United States
Lifestyle
Living in Gilbert offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Gilbert there are a lot of coffee shops, restaurants and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Gilbert. The public schools in Gilbert are highly rated.
Activities and attractions
- Agritopia: a modern village that sweeps you back to nostalgic days http://agritopia.com/
- Heritage District: stroll the streets to dozens of dining options, local shops, the famous water tower and the Hale Theater, https://www.gilbertaz.gov/departments/economic-development/heritage-district
- Water Tower Plaza: a retro local park with kids' splash play area & benches, right in the heart of the Heritage District.
- Hale Theater: a genuine theater-in-the-round with outstanding local talent, https://www.haletheatrearizona.com/Online/default.asp
- SanTan Village: a true shopping mecca, https://www.discovergilbert.com/santanvillage/
- Abundant Art Opportunities: https://www.discovergilbert.com/artsculture/
